Volvo’s upcoming Polestar 1 plug-in hybrid sports coupe will make its “dynamic” debut (driving debut) at the Goodwood Festival of Speed next month, giving fans an opportunity to see how the car goes for the first time. The Polestar 1 is just one of many new models being planned by […]
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2019 Hyundai Tucson revealed with new 48V mild hybrid diesel
Hyundai has unveiled the facelifted, 2019 Hyundai Tucson overseas, presenting a freshened up design while introducing the company’s first diesel mild hybrid powertrain. The 2019 Hyundai Tucson comes in for a styling refresh, with a tightened up front end featuring a new-look grille that extends lower down with pinched edges, […]
New Honda NSX Type R to arrive by 2020 – rumour
Honda is rumoured to be working on a hotted-up version of the latest NSX. Yep, a new Honda NSX Type R could be on the way. The news stems from a Japanese report by Spyder7, which seems to suggest Honda has given the go-ahead for a Type R version. Specific […]
2018 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid plug-in on sale in Australia from $135,600
The 2018 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid has been announced, pairing a powerful V6 motor with a plug-in-rechargeable electric motor assist system. Porsche claims the new variant offers the best driving dynamics in the class, with maximum efficiency. Most of this is thanks to a new powertrain consisting of a 3.0-litre twin-turbo […]
2019 Toyota Corolla on sale in Australia in August
Toyota Australia is getting ready to launch the all-new, 2019 Toyota Corolla in August, with the international launch taking place this week. Some more specifications have been confirmed in the lead-up to its local arrival. The biggest news is the confirmation of a new 2.0-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine that […]
2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid review (video)
Yes, we know what you’re thinking. Boring Camry. However, if you want a very economical, spacious, affordable, and well-built large sedan, the Camry is simply the most popular model on offer. With thousands of buyers every year, surely they’re all onto something? The latest model has just undergone a major […]
2019 Lexus ES revealed, hybrid ES 300h confirmed for Australia
Lexus has unveiled the new, 2019 Lexus ES medium-size luxury sedan. It comes in as a hybrid-only model, adopting the badge ES 300h, and is confirmed to go on sale in Australia during the fourth quarter of this year. Based on Toyota’s latest TGNA (GA-K) platform, shared with vehicles such […]
2018 Lexus LS 500 twin-turbo & LS 500h now on sale in Australia
The slick new Lexus LS flagship sedan has touched down in Australia, debuting the company’s first twin-turbo V6 engine and a host of innovative and exquisite luxuries. Lexus Australia is launching two main trim levels for two main variants; the LS 500 and the LS 500h, available in F Sport […]